Maruti Suzuki Invicto Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating [Video]

Maruti Suzuki Invicto Bags 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating: A Win for Family Haulers

Hey folks, if you’re shopping for a roomy MPV that can shuttle the whole crew without skimping on safety, Maruti Suzuki’s Invicto just made a strong case. Fresh out of Bharat NCAP’s crash lab on September 25, this premium hybrid hauler snagged a full 5-star rating across all variants—Alpha+ 7-seater, Zeta+ 8-seater, and beyond. It’s the third Maruti model to hit that mark, after the Dzire and the new Victoris, showing the brand’s dialing up its game in a market where folks are paying closer attention to crash scores.

The numbers back it up solid. For adult protection, it pulled 30.43 out of 32 points—nailing a perfect 16/16 in the side impact test, where the dummy’s head, chest, and pelvis stayed well guarded. Frontal offset came in at 14.43/16, with good marks for most body zones, though chest and lower legs got an “adequate” nod. Kid safety? Even better at 45/49, including max scores of 24/24 in dynamic tests with child seats and 12/12 for easy ISOFIX installs. No wonder Hisashi Takeuchi, Maruti’s MD and CEO, called it a nod to their safety-first approach: “Bharat NCAP empowers customers to make informed choices.”

Under the skin, it’s loaded for the long haul. Standard six airbags, ESC with hill hold, all-disc brakes, a 360-degree camera, TPMS, and ABS with EBD keep things steady. Add the strong hybrid setup—2.0-litre petrol with electric assist for about 27 kmpl—and you’ve got a practical pick starting at Rs 24.97 lakh ex-showroom. As a rebadged Toyota Innova Hycross, it shares that sibling’s sturdy build, but Maruti’s vast network makes it easier on the wallet for service.

Want to see it in action? Check out this quick crash test clip from autoX—frontal and side hits look reassuringly controlled. With GST cuts trimming prices lately, this rating could spark a sales bump heading into festivals. If you’re torn between an Innova or something homegrown, the Invicto’s now got the edge on paper. Family road trip ready? What’s your must-have safety feature? Sound off below.